Institutional Advancement

The Institutional Advancement Division coordinates the college’s efforts to enhance its relationships with the community and the customers it serves. The division seeks to inform the public about the college and to build partnerships with educational institutions, businesses, and individuals.

The IA Division supports the college’s mission by developing and implementing resource development plans to assist in funding the college’s strategic plan and students’ success.

The IA Division includes the following: Alumni Relations, Marketing, Media Relations, PCC Foundation, Scholarships, and VISIONS Career Development & Scholarship Program.

Alumni Relations/Association

The Alumni Association is here to CONNECT with PCC students and RECONNECT with alumni. The Alumni Association is a membership organization. Members have campus and community benefits, connection opportunities, career services and more. PCC students or alumni who have taken at least one class, certificate or degree program is an alumnus and can join the association.

The Pitt Community College Alumni Relations Office is located in the Institutional Advancement Division, Smith Center for Student Advancement, Room 211. The phone number is (252) 493-7229.

Media Relations

The Media Relations Department manages the development and distribution of official public information for the college, including press releases and news content for the college website. Direct all news media inquiries and interview requests to Media Relations Director Rob Goldberg at (252) 493-7732. Media Relations also develops internal communications and assists marketing staff with information and photography for PCC publications and advertisements.

Marketing

The Marketing staff manages the development and purchase of marketing media for the college including the following: advertisements, brochures, posters, commercials, billboard, digital signage, special promotions, social media advertising, and publications including the Student Handbook, Annual Report, and PCC Foundation event promotions. Marketing staff also makes updates to the college and foundation websites along with being responsible for developing and maintaining branding initiatives for the college and providing image expertise for the college.

Contact Jane Power, Marketing Director, in Room 217G of the Smith Center for Student Advancement or (252) 493-7630.

PCC Foundation

The PCC Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization governed by a board of directors that includes local community leaders who volunteer to direct and support the foundation’s activities. The foundation has authorization from the PCC Board of Trustees to receive contributions and gifts on behalf of the college. The PCC Foundation accepts gifts of cash, securities, deferred gifts, property, equipment, in-kind gifts, and materials. These gifts are used to provide funds for scholarship, educational activities, and educational materials that can assist the students and/or enhance the services of Pitt Community College. Each year, the foundation holds several major fundraising events, including the PCC Annual Fund Campaign, the Down East Holiday Show, and the PCC Spring Scholarship Event. In addition, over the past few years, the PCC Foundation completed the capital campaign to support the construction of the Eddie & Jo Allison Smith Center for Student Advancement. Currently the Foundation is conduction a campaign to raise $15 million for an endowment for PCC’s general scholarships.

For further information, contact the Foundation Office, Smith Center for Student Advancement, Room 211 or call (252) 493-7287 or visit www.pittccfoundation.com.

VISIONS Career Development and Scholarship Program

This donor-supported program assists high school students in transitioning to college and preparing for the workforce. The students participate in career development activities and seminars and receive personal mentoring and tutoring services.  Once students enroll at PCC they receive a scholarship and the VISIONS Program staff serve as their first-year advisors. The Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Family Foundation, the PCC Foundation, and PCC fund these programs.

For further information, contact the VISIONS Office in the Smith Center for Student Advancement, Room 207, or call (252) 493-7719.

Fundraising Policy

The College’s Administration has approved two annual campuswide fundraising programs - The PCC Foundation Employee Annual Fund Drive and United Way.

Students, employees, and campus organizations engaged in community fundraising activities to benefit the College’s programs or organizations must submit a Fundraiser Approval to have such activities approved by the proper channel. The Fundraiser Approval can be found on the portal with digital forms. All fundraising activities shall be consistent with the mission of the College. There shall be no soliciting or similar activities that conflict with Pitt Community College Foundation.